Primates, Elephants And Whales
10 Days
For 2010, we're introducing an exciting new itinerary! You can help research scientist Dr. Wolfgang Dittus track toque macaques and purple-faced and grey langur monkeys. During your stay at the project, you'll learn about his valuable studies and community conservation efforts. From June to September, you will also see the spectacular elephant gathering at Minneriya and, during the winter months, enjoy whale-watching and a bird safari with a local fisherman. Please ask us for details of the winter itinerary; the summer ininerary is highlighted below.
- Day 1. Depart UK for Colombo
- Day 2. Habarana
- 3-nights, Chaaya Village (BD)
- Day 3. Minneriya National Park
- Elephant gathering, 300 elephants along with many birds (BD)
- Day 5. Polonnaruwa
- 2-nights, Primate Research Camp. Field visits to track monkeys (BLD)
- Day 7. Nuwara Eliya
- 1-night, Galway Forest Lodge. Tea plantation visit (BD)
- Day 8. Yala National Park
- 2-nights, Yala Village. Jeep safaris (BD)
- Day 10. Depart for the UK
- (arrive same day) (B)
- Departure Dates: Daily, throughout the year.
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Cost per person:
From £1449 (Jan - Mar, Apr),
£1299 (May - July, mid-Aug - Oct),
£1519 (mid-July - Aug),
£1549 (Nov),
£1849 (Dec) - Tour Extension: If you'd like to stay longer at the Primate Research Camp (a week, two or more) we can arrange this - please ask us for details
- What's included: Flights, transfers, meals as indicated, six nights hotel accommodation and two nights basic camp, guided activities